M4.3 Earthquake 86 km SW of Modisi, Indonesia — November 11, 2024
2024-11-11 16:05:23 UTC (2024-11-11) · approx. 12:05 AM UTC+8 local
On November 11, 2024 at 16:05 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 intermediate depth earthquake struck 86 km SW of Modisi, Indonesia, at a depth of 168.8 km and coordinates -0.0950°, 123.8750°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 43 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 558 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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123.8750°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Modisi, Indonesia?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 86 km SW of Modisi, Indonesia on November 11, 2024 at 16:05 UTC had a depth of 168.8 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.3 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Magnitude 4.3 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000nuqd). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, November 11, 2024). M4.3 Earthquake 86 km SW of Modisi, Indonesia — November 11, 2024. Retrieved January 26, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000nuqd/